Samuel said: “MMA is huge around the world but there’s nothing like it out there for such a rapidly growing sport.

“Thanks to Adam’s massive influence and industry contacts we’ve been able to put into action what we’ve talked about for ages. To have the programmes broadcast on a national platform is incredibly exciting, absolutely fantastic and is a great end to my University life.”

Adam said: “It’s the first televised TV sports series created by UCLan so it’s a fantastic achievement for everyone involved in the project. I’m immensely proud of this work because it’s industry quality and that is being recognised on a national level.”